Compliance Officer, Europe
Core
Lead regulatory compliance strategy and operations for a crypto asset and electronic money issuer across Europe, ensuring adherence to MiCA, EMI, and DORA frameworks.
Role type
Senior leadership compliance officer (fintech/digital assets)
Builds
Regulatory compliance operating model and licensing frameworks for crypto and electronic money services
Domain
Fintech, digital assets, electronic money, European financial regulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
MiCA, EMI, DORA regulatory expertise, multi-jurisdictional team leadership, regulatory inspection coordination, licensing application support, compliance monitoring and control testing, strategic regulatory risk advisory
Preferred skills
Experience with Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), DORA implementation programme leadership, embedding compliance by design
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead MiCA and EMI compliance strategies and operating model; Advise Board and Executive Committee on regulatory risk and priorities; Manage ongoing engagement with MFSA including reporting and supervisory commitments; Oversee compliance monitoring, control testing, and regulatory changes; Lead DORA programme implementation; Support MiCA and PSD/PSR licence applications; Coordinate regulatory inspections; Lead and develop the Compliance team; Embed compliance by design across processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
